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Biofilter Snob

Posted on August 5, 2011 by Mark Zeiger

I’ve recently added a new word to my vocabulary, and I find myself using it often in conversation and internal monologues. The word: biofilter. I learned it when I started taking more responsibility for compost on our property. Michelle’s in … Continue reading →

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Humus Hubris

Posted on June 18, 2011 by Mark Zeiger

Recently, I spent much of the day on a tough job that left me sore the next day, but immensely satisfied: I dug the humus out the old compost pile. This pile has nominally aged for a year, but its … Continue reading →

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